Everything Kāpiti e-newsletter
Everything Kāpiti is our weekly email update for Kāpiti residents. It's a convenient way to keep informed on Council activities, upcoming events and opportunities to get involved and give feedback.
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28 April 2026 | 90+ years of memories at the Ōtaki Library
How nice was it to have another long weekend? Thank you to everyone who joined us for Anzac commemorations across the district, remembering those who served, those who sacrificed, and those who did not return.
And ngā mihi to everyone who took part in our Everything Kāpiti annual survey. With over 500 participants, we’ve gained valuable insights that will help guide improvements across this e-newsletter. Congratulations to Fiona, the winner of the Go and Grab Bag.
Even though it's a short week, we've got plenty on for you. Visit Ōtaki Library to celebrate 90 years of delivering for our community, have your say on our Emissions Reduction Plan, and see how your rates are working for you. Read on to find out more.
21 April 2026 | Significant milestone reached for new economic development model
It's been a soggy few days and while our district has been spared the worst of the complex weather system moving through the region, not all of our neighbours have been as fortunate. Our thoughts are with those affected – please stay alert and keep an eye on official channels for updates.
We reached a new milestone for our new economic development model last week with the signing of the Kāpiti NZ Trust deed. This week we also have updates on Anzac Day services, increasing the resilience of some of our community buildings, and the new Kaitawa flying fox. Read on to find out more.
Stay safe and stay emergency ready.
14 April 2026 | Paekākāriki seawall replacement about to begin
It's week two of the school holidays and we have plenty for tamariki (children) to do in our pools and libraries – or head along to Ōtaki for a day of fun seeing all it has to offer!
In this week's edition, we're starting the replacement of the Paekākāriki seawall, see what sustainability looks like for the build of Te Ara Whetū, the new library Hub for Waikanae, and meet Zula, a lovable black lab-cross searching for her forever home.
Please note all our Customer Service Centres, including the front desk at the Council building, will be closed on Friday 17 April. You can still get in touch with us by phone on 0800 486 486.
Also, if you are travelling between Waikanae and Peka Peka, we suggest you plan ahead, take a detour, and allow extra travel time while the housing developer builds a new roundabout on Old SH1.
7 April 2026 | Focused on fuel
Kāpiti put on the weather for us over the long weekend. Did you get out and see something new?
There's plenty to keep tamariki and the young at heart entertained these school holidays at our libraries and pools. Local favourite Waterworld is coming to Coastlands Aquatic Centre from 10-12 April so make sure you book your tickets!
In this week's edition, find out what we’re doing in response to the fuel situation, sign-up for winter sports fields notifications with Antenno, and learn about our mahi to give some of our playgrounds an upgrade and care for our local transport network. Read on for more.
31 March 2026 | Kāpiti gets a big tick for wastewater compliance monitoring
It's almost Easter which marks the end of daylight saving and of our summer dog zones – make sure to check out how the zones change.
If you're staying close to home, check out our local tracks and trails – there's more than 100 kilometres to explore. And if you're heading away, have a great time but be prepared for any situation. We never plan for bad weather, but we can plan in case it happens.
In this week's issue find out how we prepare for emergencies, read about our successful mahi in wastewater compliance monitoring, and nominate your local good sort. And don't forget to get involved in our school holiday activities at our libraries and pools!
24 March 2026 | Local restoration group celebrates 25 years
Last week we celebrated the last of summer at Waikanae Pool, thanks to everyone who joined us for a swim this season.
This week we’ve got plenty to share with you. Local restoration group, Friends of the Ōtaki River, celebrated 25 years of dedicated mahi (work) over the weekend, our glow up of the Ferndale Drive playground is complete, footpath improvements on Amohia Street are about to get underway, and we’re working to improve your Coastlands Aquatic Centre experience.
Read on to stay informed and make sure you check out what’s on offer at the Māoriland Film Festival this week.
17 March 2026 | Local producers provide Parliament with the goods
What a lovely weekend in Kāpiti. It was so great to see our sky covered in colour with the Ōtaki Kite Festival.
The action in Ōtaki isn't stopping either, with Māoriland Film Festival coming 24–28 March. Make sure to go and check out the world's largest celebration of Indigenous storytelling.
Please note that Marine Gardens Splashpad has had some mechanical issues and will now be closed for the rest of the season – Ōtaki Splashpad will remain open.
This week we're all about celebrating our community, from the local businesses that attended TASTE'26 at Parliament and how to enter your business for a Wellington Gold Award, to helping 18–24 year olds get job ready with the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs programme. Read on to stay informed.
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